RCA VR634HF manual

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WARNING To reduce risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. _lk his symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. This symbol indica[...]

First Things First .................................................. 3 Setting Up the VCR ............................................. 7 Using on-screen Menus to Set Up Features ......... 8 Language Selection ......................................... 8 Cable Box Setup ............................................... 9 VCR Channels List ...........[...]

2 Program the Remote ........................................ 37 About Programming the Remote ....................... 38 Controlling a TV ............................................. 38 Operating the TV ........................................... 38 TV Codes ......................................................... 39 Other Features ..............[...]

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VCR... To help you get started using yourVCR with as little reading as possible, we've put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. To help you along, there's even an initial setup feature the first time you turn on yourVCR which walks you through several setup steps at once. G ETTI NG STARTE D Bef[...]

STEP 1: WHAT'S IN THE BOX? The following items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF coaxial cable • AAA Batteries STEP 2: INSTALL BATrERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote. 1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment. 2. Place the batteri[...]

STEP 5: TUNE THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input. • If you connect your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV. • If you connect your VCR using the[...]

• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks. • Check your connections. If you chose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to the next section. STEP 8: ACCESSING MENUS The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change your VCR's preferences. For [...]

ADDITIONAL SETUP FEATURES Below is a list of setup features, some of which need to be set up before using yourVCR for the first time, Whether or not the features are handled in the first time interactive setup, all features allow you to get the most out of yourVCR. Language selection* Cable box setup* VCR Channel List setup (Auto Channel Search)* T[...]

USING ON-SCREEN MENUS TO SET UP FEATURES You can set up your VCR's features by using the remote control's buttons to enter your choices from on-screen instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section. You can set up features individually by using the menu system. Each feature that appears in the initial set up is explained in thi[...]

CABLE BOX SETUP This setup applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings. I. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Ch[...]

CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usually 3, 4. or Video) Enter 01-13 or INPUl Press MENU to cancel CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usually 3. 4 or video) 04 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms th[...]

4. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signat are you using? I Cable TV 2 Antenna 3>Detect Automatically 0 Cancel Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options: Cable TV searches for cable channels Antenna searches for local broadcast stations Detect Automatically will make this decision for you AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Pre[...]

ADDING OR REMOVING CHANNELS You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don't want to watch them. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use the CHAN up or down[...]

SETTINGTHE TIME ZONE 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the VCR Main Menu. VCR MAIN MENU I VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 3 to display TIME menu TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings Time Data was found on ch[...]

14 TIME I get Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings Time Data was found on channel 20. 0 Exit 3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu. SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from April to October? I Yes, DST is observed 2 NO 3>Automatic Press MENU to continue 4. Select on[...]

SET TIME AND DATE Time --:-- (hh:mm) Date --/--/-- 4. Press MENU to cancer Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen'directions. SET TIME AND DATE Time 12:34 PM Date 11118199 Thursday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set VCR PLUS+ ® SILVER PROGRAMMING SYSTEM The VCR Plus+ SILVER [...]

MAPPING VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM CHANNELS Using the VCR Plus+ system can make programming timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the United States and Canada are provided. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR M[...]

VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM WORKSHEET Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name HBO ESPN VCR Plus+ System Channel Number** 33 34 Channel Number You Receive the Station On* *Check your local or cable listings for the channel number **Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned. _ou receive this station on. Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System C[...]

ADDITIONAL SETUP FEATURES IN THE PREFERENCES MENU The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VER MAIN MENU I VER PLus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels S Setup 6 Preferences 7 _udio 8 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES I Remote Contr[...]

To change the setting back to VCR1, so the remote which came with your VCR can control the unit, use the compatible remote to display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then VCR on this VCR's remote. AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing a tape when inserting a tape with the safety tab removed. In the PREFERENCES[...]

FRONT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (VCR DISPLAY) You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 4 to switch between the options. • AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the display when the VCR is off. • BRIGHT keeps the display bright when the VCR is on or off. [...]

When a duration time has been set: The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the counter meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration. The VCR will automatically switch to playback during rewind if the counter equals or is less than 0:00. The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the counter to 00:00. This can be done by pressing the CLEAR[...]

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LEARN TH E BASICS TO GET STARTED TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that. This section shows you the basics of using yourVCR. It discusses things like using the remote control, playing a tape, and recording program[...]

REMOTE BUTTONS The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV, you may be able to control it without having to program the remote. COMPONENT BUTTONS ON.OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to contro) the VCR, Also turns some compatible components on and off. 1_/ Turns on a[...]

PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording. PLAY Plays a tape. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express recording. REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed. SEARCH Di[...]

ON.OFF Turns a compatible TV off and on. VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV. PLAYI NG A TAPE I. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video input- see page 68 for more abo_ the video input channel), Press the VCR button on the remote control to switch to VCR viewing mode (The front panel display will indicate "[...]

RECORDING If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. For more detailed information, refer to the "Recording" section starting on the next page. 1. Set the tape speed by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR (SPEED on the remote). 2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording. 3. Press STOP to stop rec[...]

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SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS Now that you've gone through the basic steps necessary to operate yourVCR, it's time to explain the different advanced recording features available to suit your needs. Recording Features on yourVCR include: Recording (explained in the VCR Basics section) Express Recording (XPR) Timer Recording Timer Recording wit[...]

RECORDI NG FEATURES There are four ways to record programs: • Recording- pressing one button to start recording a program (see VCR Basics section) • Express Recording- starts recording a program already being watched, and automatically stopping recording after a designated period of time • Timer Recording- automatically starts and stops a rec[...]

TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU I VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs. 3 Use VC[...]

6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program 1 (0ne Time) Channel 104 Cable Start Time 08=00 PM End Time 09:30 PN Start Date 11118199 Thu Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct :Press MENU to save Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start [...]

VCR PLUS+ Ente_ PtusCode Number (from TV listing) . Press MENU to cancel Enterthe VCR PlusCode ®programming number shown in your local television guide. gCg PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from rv listing) 12876- Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done 4. Press MENU to enter the PlusCode system number. Mow often should this program record? I One [...]

Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time. Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel STOPPING A TIMER RECORDING To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button for three seconds. REVIEWING[...]

2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 3. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not, press TVoVCR to turn it on. 4. Use the SPEED button on the remote to select a recording speed. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen. 5. Select the channel or line input to be [...]

USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND EDITING TAPES Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right. 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). (See page 68 for more information) 4. If you are using coaxial cables for[...]

CONTROL YOUR TELEVISION The remote can be programmed to control a television as well as theVCR. This remote can automatically control RCA, GE, and PROSCAN TVs. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. ¥ V ¥ PROGRAM THE REMOTE V V ¥ 37[...]

ABOUT PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The remote can be programmed to control other brands or remote controllable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and ProScan televisions and digital satellite receivers. CONTROLLING A TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote ne[...]

TV Codes Akai .................................. 03 AOC ............................. 06,12 Candle .............................. 06 Citizen .............................. 06 Colortyme ........................ 06 Concerto ........................... 06 Curtis Mathes .............. 01,06 Daewoo ....................... 06,12 Daytron .................[...]

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FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION Commercial • • Advance Movie •• Advance Picture Search Options Tracking Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Time Counter On-Screen Displays Audio Reception Audio Playback V V V V 1 6 V OTH ER FEATURES V k ¥ 41[...]

COMMERCIAL ,, ADVANCE ® COMMERCIAL _,1_ ADVANCE is patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end of the det[...]

PREFERENCES I Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: OFF 3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Commercial Advance 8 Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit 3. Press 7 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking: ON Playback: MANUAL Display: BLUE Exit Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL ,, ADVANCE featu[...]

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE PLAYBACK In the PREFERENCES menu, press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL. • Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of marked commercials. It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials. A commercial group starting with the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will[...]

MOVI E ADVANCE ® MOVIE I_1_ ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). This feature works two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie, or, 2) you can skip from one preview to the next. MOVIE ,, ADVANCE works only on cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety tab removed. 1. To select MOVIE[...]

Press 1 to Go To Movie. The following screen appears with a blue background. MOVIE ADVANCE Searching for start of movie... Rewinding tape Press STOP to cancel When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed: MOVIE ADVANCE The movie is ready. Press PLAY to start. Press STOP to cancel This display will time out after a few minutes and the [...]

PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSEbuttons on the remote. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at eit[...]

INDEX SEARCH The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape- To Search: 1. 2. [...]

4. Press FORWARD to search ahead or REVERSE to search behind. 5. Press STOP to end Go-To searching. TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference like streaks or "snow" from the picture. Automatic tracking is automatically activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adju[...]

For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording, you would: 1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter. 2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00. 3. Press FWD to forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00. 4. Press STOR Th[...]

AUDIO I Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up. RECEPTION Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a Second Audio Program (SAP) which offers a second language. The reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between Receptio[...]

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM POWER SURGES Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. Always turn off theTV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOID AUDIO HUM OR INTERFERENCE Insert all cable plugs firmly into the[...]

CONNECTING TH E VCR TO TH E TV Refer to these pages to help determine the best way to connect the VCR to a TV, stereo, or cable box. SELECTING JACKS AND CABLES RF JACKS AND COAXIAL CABLES (F-TYPE) The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV. These jacks are requ[...]

CHOOSING THE RIGHTVCR CONNECTION There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, if you have a cable box to see this service, whether some of the cable channels are scrambled, and so on Three connections are described in this section and one of them should provideyou with a VCR connection th[...]

TV WITH RF JACK ONLY THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES: • You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has only an RF input jack. THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES: • Mono sound playback from VCR • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). TO USE THIS CONNECTION, YOU MUST HAVE: •[...]

TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES: • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system • Your television has audio/video jacks THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES: • Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from VCR • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels) TO USE THIS CONNECTION, YOU MUST [...]

TVWITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND A CABLE BOX TO UNSCRAMBLE PAY CHANNELS ONLY THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels • Your TV has audio/video input jacks THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES: • Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from the VCR • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box whil[...]

This section gives you some additional information about theVCR, including a description of the unit's controls and displays. You will also find the section, Troubleshooting Tips, and a question and answer section about COMMERCIAL I_1_ ADVANCE in thisAppendix.These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems. Finally, this section o[...]

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ethe,rootAiVj c to connect a camcorder, video game system or other VCR. Use the L2 Video Input % Channel to record. RemotecoDtrolseD$or AUDIO (LEFTIMONO and RIGHT) and VIDEO INPUT Jacl(s Receives signals from another component (like a VCR, camcorder, digital camera, or video game system) when connected to these jacks. Use IN[...]

DISPLAY PANEL DESCRIPTION Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), Tape Speed Indicator, or Status Indicator Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (L1 or L2) appears when the VCR's line input is selected. Select L1 to record from the back jacks, L2[...]

BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION e RFO_F Lt,o,o J e CH. 3/4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS NO POWER • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR DOES NOT RESPOND TO REMOTE • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. • The batteries may need changing. Make sure the Remote VCR1NCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote t[...]

TROU B LESHOOTI NG TI PS (CONT.) WILL NOT RECORD OR PLAY Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR. Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette. • Check to make sure the tape is not broken. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode, Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback. Check the ProTect Plus TM feature. REWIND DOES NOT OP[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS (CONT.) VCR MAKES NOISE WHEN STOPPED VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal, The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode. WILL NOT AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH ACTIVE CHANNELS CORRECTLY • Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct. ?[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING TI PS (CONT.) STEREO AUDIO TOO NOISY • Stereo signal is weak. Set reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature to MONO. • Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise. INDEX AND GO-TO SEARCH FEATURES DO NOT OPERATE • Check to see if MOVIE _ ADVANCE feature is activated. CANNOTACCESS MOVIE ,,ADVANCE FEATURE • Cass[...]

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT COMMERCIAL ,, ADVANCE WILL COMMERCIALS BE SCANNED THROUGH ONLY ON PLAYBACK OF RECORDINGS? Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished. HOW FAST DOES THE COMMERCIAL ,,ADVANCE VCR SCAN THROUGH THE COMMERCIAL BREAKS? In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned th[...]

SPECIFICATIONS Format: Record/Playback System: Video Signal System: Antenna: Tuner: l_pe: Power Requirement: Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight: Storage Temperature Range: Operating Temperature Range: VHS Video: 4-head Audio: Stereo recordlplayback system EIA standard: NTSC color 75-ohm external VHFIUHF combined antenna terminal USA: 181 channel[...]

FINDING YOUR TV'S VIDEO INPUT CHANNEL You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR's AUDIONIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV°s AUDIONIDEO INPUT jacks. You must select this "channel" before you can see the VCR's menus, the cable or antenna reception, and the content that's on a tape. T[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT YOUR WARRANTY COVERS: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. FOR HOW LONG AFTER YOUR PURCHASE: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. WHAT WE WI LL DO: • Pay a[...]

A adding/removing channels 12 ANT IN jack 5, 62 audio playing back 35 recording 35 AudioNideo jacks 5, 24, 35, 60, 62, 69 Auto play feature 19, 26 automatic rewind 26 automatic tracking 26 B batteries remote control 4 Broadcast stereo recording 34 buttons remote control 24 VCR front panel 60 ¢ clearing programs 34 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 42, 43, 44 que[...]

P PAUSE button 25, 27 pause the tape 26 picture search options 47 PLAY button 25, 26, 60 PLAY,PAUSE button 26 playing a tape 26 plugging in the VCR 4 POWER button 26, 60 power surges 53 Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature 49 problem solving 63, 64, 65, 66 programming the remote operating second VCR 37 R reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP 35 RECORD button 25, [...]

V VCR button 24 VCR channel list 9 VCR, cleaning 68 VCR indicator 35, 61 VCR MAIN MENU 9 VCR Plus+ worksheet for channels 17 VCR Plus+ channel list 16 Canada 17 USA 16 VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming System 15 VCR viewing channel 5 VOL buttons 26, 38 W Warranty 70 X XPR (express recording) 30 73[...]

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If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. "II'IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 4[...]